Software pirate sites

[RegEdit]

What's with all of the software piracy sites that sell downloadable software such as the Windows operating system even though Microsoft has never sold Windows as a download? They're all over the search engines. Are the Feds powerless to stop it?

This one is hosted on a server in the Netherlands. Go figure. Their website claims that their phone number is toll free in the US and Canada yet 908 is a toll number in New Jersey. Who knows who will answer. I ain't callin' it from California.
http://bestsoftnow.com/contact_us/
They massacre the English language and their prices are too good to be true...
Maya - $379.95 (not $3,495.00)
Adobe Master Suite Collection - $299.95 (not $2,299.05)

 

[Rosco]

well people always want something for nothing. I bet a ton of peopl order these. People are stupid if they are going to get a illgeal copy why buy it?

 

[Steve202]

Over here in the UK, you can heavily discounted software via download as long as your a student or a guardian of a student.

My dad told me about a website and that he was going to get Windows 7 off there for £40. After a little research all seemed legitimate and so I told him to go ahead. I seriously couldn't believe some of the prices on there.

 

[Peaceful]

What's with all of the software piracy sites that sell downloadable software such as the Windows operating system even though Microsoft has never sold Windows as a download?

Maybe I misunderstand what you are saying here but MS definitely will sell Windows as a download.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/windows-7-ultimate.aspx

 

[Rosco]

Maybe I misunderstand what you are saying here but MS definitely will sell Windows as a download.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/windows-7-ultimate.aspx

they are still selling the download for over 300 bucks. No way they are letting 7 ultimate go for 100 bucks.

 

[sassenach]

Just look at their T&C

Information on the software and other important issues
 2.1 All software products that we sell are downloadable only 2.2 You will be able to download software from special download area which will be created after a successful order;
 2.3 The software we sell is packed into archives, which contain FULL BACKUP COPIES of original licensed software which have .zip format (to open them You need WinZip software);
 2.4 The software is in the English language only!
 2.5 Software cannot be registered on-line due to certain limitations;
 2.6 You will not be able to receive any printed license confirmation;
 2.7 You will not receive any CD/DVD, we neither sell CD`s nor ship them
 ; 2.8 Some software includes ISO files (iso - CD image ) . You need to burn this type of files on CD/DVD and start a setup from a CD. You will get all directions for burning CDs/DVDs;
 2.9 You reserve the right to exchange the software (no more than 2 times) provided that you have already asked for help and the problem with the purchase has not been solved by the Support team.

 

[RegEdit]

After a little research all seemed legitimate and so I told him to go ahead.

These sites are selling pirated software that came off of PirateBay. In this world you can't buy Maya for 1/10th of the retail price via download!

 

[JeffHarris]

I only know one and I feel safe here. thepiratebay.org

 

[RegEdit]

There's so many of them. I love the way they attempt use of the English language.

"Why does your software is cheaper then the original software?"
http://www.oem-software-store.net/faq.html

 

[Kitten Kong]

I like no 2.5 of their terms and conditions: Software cannot be registered on-line due to certain limitations.

Now if that doesn't scream it's false then what does?

 

[Steve202]

These sites are selling pirated software that came off of PirateBay. In this world you can't buy Maya for 1/10th of the retail price via download!

Maybe the site in question in the OP but, the site I'm talking about it 100% legitimate. Heck even Microsoft themselves recommend.

And because it was for a laptop that both my dad and sister use, everything was above board.

 

[Cambridge PC Support]

Maybe the site in question in the OP but, the site I'm talking about it 100% legitimate. Heck even Microsoft themselves recommend.

And because it was for a laptop that both my dad and sister use, everything was above board.

wow they are good prices! nice find!

 

[cprompt]

Over here in the UK, you can heavily discounted software via download as long as your a student or a guardian of a student.

My dad told me about a website and that he was going to get Windows 7 off there for £40. After a little research all seemed legitimate and so I told him to go ahead. I seriously couldn't believe some of the prices on there.

But it appears that unless the parent is actually the student, they cannot use the software. This is from the site that was linked:

Parents can register and buy on behalf of their children. The end user licensee must be a student in one of the registered schools or colleges.

Or am I missing something?